Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Preempt (v. t. & i.) To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as under the laws of the United States; to take by preemption.

(1) - Preemption (n.) The right of an actual settler upon public lands (particularly those of the United States) to purchase a certain portion at a fixed price in preference to all other applicants.
(2) - Preemption (n.) The privilege or prerogative formerly enjoyed by the king of buying provisions for his household in preference to others.
(3) - Preemption (n.) The act or right of purchasing before others.

(1) - Preemptive (a.) Of or pertaining to preemption; having power to preempt; preempting.